NORDC to kick off spring 2014 Movies in the Park this weekend

March 11, 2014

NEW ORLEANS, LA — This weekend the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) will kick off the spring 2014 season of Movies in the Park, featuring family-friendly, free outdoor movie screenings at NORDC playgrounds for residents across the City.

Movies will begin at 7:15–7:45 p.m., weather permitting. Moviegoers are encouraged to arrive early to visit with family and friends and participate in “Move before the Movie,” fun fitness activities with instructors from the Fit NOLA Parks program (www.nola.gov/fitnolaparks).

Movies in the Park is free and open to the public. Moviegoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Proceeds from concessions sales support the mission of the host organizations.

The spring 2014 season kicks off on Friday, March 14 with “Iron Man 3” at East Shore Playground, 14600 Curran Street. Concession sales benefit the East Shore Booster Club. Move before the movie with Fit NOLA Parks instructor David Darangue (Step N’ Slide) who will lead a group line dance.

“Movies in the Park is an opportunity for residents to get together at a family-friendly movie and enjoy the company of their neighbors,” said Mayor Mitch Landrieu. “This initiative provides a fun and safe environment for people in New Orleans to enjoy a program created by our team as we push to become the leading recreation program in the entire country.”

“Since 1947, New Orleans residents have gathered at NORDC playgrounds for programs and activities that foster strong communities,” said Victor N. Richard III, NORDC CEO. “Movies in the Park, an innovative partnership between NORDC and booster clubs and community organizations, continue that tradition by welcoming residents to gather at the playgrounds with friends and family to watch movies under the stars.”

Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons, smoking, or cooking will be allowed during the event.